Media Releases

Super Bingo 2025

The City of Yellowknife is now accepting applications from eligible organizations for Super Bingo 2025, scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Super Bingo refers to any licensed bingo event with prize payouts exceeding $50,000 and not more than $100,000.

Eligible religious and charitable organizations are encouraged to apply by submitting a formal letter of interest and a completed Bingo Application Form with supporting documents by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Applications...

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

This April, join us in recognizing the unsung heroes who are always there when we need them most. From April 13 to 19, we celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honouring the dedicated Dispatchers who serve as the critical link between emergency situations and life-saving responses.

At the City of Yellowknife, our Emergency Dispatchers manage over 6,000 calls each year, coordinating essential services for Fire & Ambulance, Public Works, and our Municipal Enforcement Division....

Indoor Garage Sale 2025

UPDATE: 

The Annual Garage Sale date and location has changed to Saturday, May 24, 2025 in the Shorty Brown Arena at the Multiplex, due to a scheduling conflict. Vendor registration is currently open and will close on Thursday, May 22 at 9:00 a.m.. Vendors may begin booth setup on Friday, May 23, between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

The City of Yellowknife is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Indoor Garage Sale – a beloved community event offering an exciting opportunity for...

Skills Canada NWT Temporary Crosswalk

On Friday, April 11, 2025, Skills Canada, Northwest Territories, will be hosting a competition at Summit Air on Old Airport Road. Due to the expected number of participants, overflow parking will be directed to the Bristol Pit parking lot, leading to an increase in pedestrian traffic across Old Airport Road between Summit Air and the parking lot.

To enhance pedestrian safety, the City of Yellowknife will be implementing the following temporary measures along Old Airport Road:

• A temporary...

Preparations Underway for Aquatic Centre Opening

The City of Yellowknife (the City) is ramping up preparations for the opening of the Aquatic Centre.  To this end, the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool (RIMP) will be closed to the public as of Monday, April 14, 2025, to enable staff training in the new facility. Please be advised that all aquatic programming will be temporarily paused as of April 14, until further notice.

During this period, residents may notice increased activity at the Aquatic Centre as preparations continue for both staff training...